At the Edge of Control: Swan Racing in the Bonifacio Channel

Spray flies and adrenaline surges as the Swan fleet charges upwind through the Bonifacio Channel, where Corsica’s towering limestone cliffs funnel the Mediterranean mistral into one of the most demanding racecourses in Europe. During the Club Swan 36 Challenge, conditions delivered exactly what Bonifacio is known for: steep seas, accelerating pressure, and racing that leaves no room for hesitation.

These are the moments that define great calendar images — not just dramatic sailing, but sailing that tells a complete story in a single frame. Power, proximity, precision, and place all converge here. The fleet drives hard upwind, crews stacked to weather, bows punching through spray as control is constantly negotiated rather than assumed.